What If
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What if I lead the way
What if I make mistakes
(Will you be there?)
What if I change the world
What if I take the blame
(Will you be there?)

I remember going back
To the place we used to lay
But I keep losing track
And now the days they all turn black
And our dreams all start to fade
But there's no turning back

Cause the world keeps turning
(Why do you tell me you care if you're not going to change?)
And my heart keeps burning
(Why do you tell me you care?)

What if I change the world
If I lead the way
What if I be the one
That takes the blame
What if I can't go on without you
What if I graduate
What if I don't
What if I don't

Now I'm slowly giving up
As the world keeps losing faith
And you still turn your back
Now the path I follow
Takes a toll on me
On you
But there's no turning back

Cause the world keeps turning
(Why do you tell me you care if you're not going to change?)
And my heart keeps burning
(Why do you tell me you care?)

What if I change the world
If I lead the way
What if I be the one
That takes the blame
What if I can't go on without you
What if I graduate
What if I don't [x6]

I'll be waiting here
I'll be waiting here
I'll be waiting here
For you to call me

What if I lead the way
What if I graduate
What if I change the world
Would you still remember me
What if I lead the way
What if I graduate
What if I change the world
And I find the way to tell you (what you need to hear)

I'll be waiting here
I'll be waiting here




I'll be waiting here
For you to call me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Simple Plan's rock ballad "What If" portray the struggle of an individual trying to make a difference in the world while uncertain about their ability to do so. The opening lines represent the fear of failure and the doubts that emerge when one considers the possibility of making mistakes. The recurring line, "will you be there?" is a plea for support and assistance from the people who claim to care. The second verse speaks of the pain of losing touch with the past and the struggle to move forward. The chorus reiterates the idea that the world and the heart keep moving forward despite the turmoil within.


Throughout the song, the individual questions the possibility of changing the world by leading the way, taking the blame, graduating, or simply ascending to greatness. Nevertheless, the fear of failure remains, and the doubts about the future intensify. The final lines of the song express a willingness to wait for the support and encouragement of those who claim to care, and the desire to be remembered, even if the attempts to change the world fail.


Overall, the lyrics of "What If" are a poignant representation of the challenges an individual faces when trying to make a difference in the world, portraying the fear of failure, the struggle to move forward, and the need for the support of others.


Line by Line Meaning

What if I lead the way
I want to take charge and lead by example.


What if I make mistakes (Will you be there?)
I am not perfect and might fail, but will you support me through it?


What if I change the world
I have the potential to create an impact or make a difference in the world.


What if I take the blame (Will you be there?)
I am willing to be accountable for my actions, but will you stand with me and not abandon me?


I remember going back To the place we used to lay
I reminisce about the past and long for the the way things used to be.


But I keep losing track And now the days they all turn black
I am struggling to stay focused and everything seems bleak.


And our dreams all start to fade But there's no turning back
Our hopes and aspirations are slowly disappearing, but we can't give up just yet.


Cause the world keeps turning (Why do you tell me you care if you're not going to change?)
Society continues to revolve and evolve, but if you claim to care, why aren't you doing anything to make a difference?


And my heart keeps burning (Why do you tell me you care?)
I am passionate about making a difference, but I need your support to achieve it.


What if I can't go on without you
I need you by my side to help me achieve my goals and overcome any obstacles.


What if I don't (x6)
I am unsure of what the future holds and what consequences my actions will have.


I'll be waiting here For you to call me
I am willing to wait and listen for any feedback, criticism or encouragement from you.


Would you still remember me And I find the way to tell you (what you need to hear)
If I manage to make a difference, will you remember and acknowledge my efforts and if so, how can I effectively communicate with you?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNOLD LANNI, ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@madhurjyadeka5569

My best friend who recommended this song had passed on 1ST Jan 2019..
We were both college students and was about to enter the last year...
He was a fantastic player on the guitar and he would introduce to me bands like A7X and Simple Plan
Only after this song had I really been fond of SI.


Now the lyrics hit me like he is singing to me
"What if I changed the world..
What if I graduaaaaate..???

And I will be waiting here "

Damn you mayynn.. Hope you had found peace dear BIJU



@user-wu6py1oz3h

Depression can be healed if one is strong enough to learn the why of it, to truly forgive yourself for it happening, to over come the pain, and to let go of all past negativities from that point on.

True happiness comes when one truly has faith in oneself, has faith in those around them, and KNOWING for fact that those closest to you has faith in you.

With that inner strength you can have friends, but take heed some people will just try to feed off of your positive energy. Only become friends with those who truly deserve your friendship.

We cannot pick our blood families, but we can pick our nonblood families. If you're families aren't there for you in your time of need, then, I would suggest you reach out to them, ask why, and if reconciliation is needed then do what is needed.

The world isn't bad, but it is need of a lot of healing.
If you mean the people...There is no such thing as just good and just bad people. Humans have the freewill do as they wish. The concept of good and bad begins and ends with humans. With all humans there are good times and there are bad times. I suggest you forgive, let go, but never forget all of the bad experiences in your life because without them we wouldn't able to see and appreciate the good times. They would all just be times, events that happen to us with no feelings, no desires, and no dreams towards anything. Everyone would lose their freewill, and ultimately the human race would not be able to survive as whole.

We need both good and bad in this realm to gain the knowledge and truth, the passion and drive, the respect and honesty, the will and strength to do and be who and what we are meant to be.

You must look deep within yourselves, VERY deep, to truly see yourself. This must be discovered on your own. Nobody can guide you in this. Only advice can be given, but it is advice, not direction, not an order. If it feels right within your soul then chances are it is. Anything less than that path is not truly meant for you although it may lead to your correct path.

Just please remember....

Everything has a price.



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@dark-vigilant

I will forever fuckin' love this band. This song is my life.

@shadow2kings147

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@izzybrown6195

+shadow2kings it says my thinking box

@sincerelyparand

I love those songs from which you only have to hear the first two lines, and you immediately want to download it... Like this one :)

@saadtahir416

i know how u feel :')

@erayeksi6429

you're so right

@santiagososa5540

Totally agree!

@spartanwar1185

I only read the title and i already know i'll love it

@loraangelova4160

How can I download it?

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